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USGSSeptember 20, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska at a depth of 68 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,200th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
68.1 km
Time
2026-09-20 01:58:05 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
59.556, -152.368
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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